• NEXTCHEM will develop a site-specific feasibility study for a chemical plastic recycling plant, fully integrated within Röhm’s existing facilities, processing 5,000 tons p.a. of PMMA
• NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NXRe™ technology is able to reduce the carbon footprint of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and its corresponding polymer PMMA by over 90% compared to conventional methods
• This project builds on the partnership between NEXTCHEM and Röhm, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry. The partnership aimed at strengthening the PMMA circularity network in Europe, was announced in December 2024

MILAN, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRemono, has been awarded a site-specific feasibility study by Röhm, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry with production and research sites across Europe, North America, and China, for a plant to chemically recycle polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA^[1]) scraps at Röhm’s production site in Worms, South-Western Germany. The undertaking aligns with Röhm’s target to completely eliminate incineration and landfill of PMMA-related production waste through recycling by 2030, reaffirming its commitment to advancing circularity and sustainable materials within the PMMA industry.

This initiative leverages NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NXRe™ technology, an advanced and efficient molten metal depolymerization process for the continuous chemical recycling of PMMA. NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NXRe™ modular technology enables the continuous depolymerization of PMMA scraps – sourced from both pre- and post-consumer streams – into ultra-pure recycled methyl methacrylate (r-MMA) with virgin-like quality. The plant is designed for a capacity of 5,000 tons per annum, fully integrated into Röhm’s existing PMMA production infrastructure.

The recycled MMA produced via NXRe™ technology is expected to reduce the carbon footprint by over 90% compared to current virgin MMA production methods^[2]. This significant reduction is driven by a circular approach where the use of PMMA scraps – classified as Secondary Raw Material (SRM) – as feedstock, replaces fossil-based raw materials for virgin MMA production and eliminates emissions associated with their extraction and processing.

This award marks another milestone in establishing the foundation for licensing NXRe™ PMMA technology, while the construction of the first industrial-scale plant in Italy is currently under development and expected to be completed in 2026.

Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM, commented: “Our NXRe™ PMMA technology is a cornerstone of our strategy for sustainable materials. This feasibility study with Röhm, a leading manufacturer of PMMA, marks a key step toward industrializing advanced recycling solutions and demonstrates the value of strong partnerships in driving the energy transition. Together, we are strengthening Europe’s PMMA circularity network and driving innovation for a low-carbon future.”

MAIRE S.p.A. is a leading technology and engineering group focused on advancing the Energy Transition. We provide Integrated E&C Solutions for the downstream market and Sustainable Technology Solutions through three business lines: Sustainable Fertilizers, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Circular Solutions. With operations across 50 countries, MAIRE employs nearly 10,500 people, supported by around 50,000 professionals involved in its projects worldwide. MAIRE is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (ticker “MAIRE“). For further information: www.groupmaire.com.

^[1] Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polymethyl methacrylimid (PMMI)-products from Röhm are sold on the European, Asian, African and Australian continent under the registered trademarks PLEXIGLAS^® and PLEXIMID^®, in the Americas under the registered trademarks ACRYLITE^® and ACRYMID^®.

^[2] According to the methodology for GHG emission avoidance calculation of the EU Innovation Fund.

BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Datasea (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Datasea”), a subsidiary of Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS), today announced a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Yizhimei Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yizhimei”). Datasea will empower Yizhimei with its Acoustics + AI technologies to develop a next-generation Acoustics Digital AI Shampooing Robot and Beauty & Health Intelligence System, supporting the accelerated digital transformation of China’s beauty and health industry.

Leveraging Datasea’s capabilities in acoustic high-tech innovation, AI algorithms, intelligent hardware integration, and digital service platforms, the collaboration will deploy a full-stack system covering user operations, health detection, multimodal data intelligence, and AI-enhanced robotics, enabling agent-based intelligent service capabilities across operational and service scenarios. The initiative is designed to elevate the industry from traditional, experience-driven operating models to data-driven and intelligent service paradigms.

Comprehensive System & Service Capabilities: Building Industry-Level Digital Infrastructure

Under this collaboration, Datasea will integrate the complete Acoustics Digital AI • Beauty & Health System into Yizhimei’s operational framework, enabling its existing and future nationwide store network to operate with unified, scalable, and replicable digital capabilities.

1. Intelligent User & Operations Management

Powered by Datasea’s proprietary AI engine—including user profiling, behavioral analytics, service matching, and repurchase prediction—stores can transition from manual, offline operations to data-driven intelligent management. This transformation improves service efficiency and customer retention, while simultaneously reducing expansion and management costs and establishing a scalable, replicable, and sustainably profitable store model.

2. Acoustics + AI Hardware Empowerment

Datasea will embed its acoustic algorithms, sensing technologies, and AI recognition models into Yizhimei’s intelligent robotics products, enabling:

• High-precision health and condition assessments
• Sleep analysis and improvement
• Sound-wave–based intervention functions
• Environmental cleansing and air purification through acoustic sterilization

With these capabilities, the hardware evolves from a single-function device into an intelligent health-service terminal, significantly enhancing product competitiveness and differentiation, while establishing a reinforced technological barrier that supports long-term competitive advantages.

Through its full-stack capabilities spanning users → stores → headquarters → hardware → cloud, Datasea’s intelligent system enables partners to accelerate the transition from basic service productization to comprehensive service intelligence, providing a holistic digital foundation that supports both current operations and long-term network expansion.

Collaboration Revenue Model: Scalable, Predictable, and Linked to Real Transactions

Datasea will generate multiple long-term revenue streams directly tied to the actual operating performance of the cooperative store network, including:

System Settlement Service Fees

Datasea will retain no less than 0.1% of all online transaction flows processed through the system, including transactions generated by more than 3,000 designated stores.

Technology Service Fees

From the first cohort of 3,000 designated stores, Datasea will receive 3% of total online and offline gross sales, reflecting the long-term value contribution of Datasea’s system and technologies.

E-Commerce Platform Service Fees

Datasea will receive 0.5% of all revenue generated from Yizhimei’s online mall.

To ensure stable project execution, the parties have agreed that Datasea will receive a minimum annual revenue guarantee of RMB 1.2 million. If actual revenues fall below this threshold, Yizhimei will make up the difference. This mechanism provides predictable investment returns and reflects both parties’ confidence in the long-term value of the collaboration.

Expanding Market Opportunity: China’s Beauty & Health Industry Entering a Multi-Billion-Dollar Growth Phase

According to industry research reports published by Grand View Research (2024), and Fortune Business Insights (2024):

• China’s beauty and wellness (“Beauty & Health”) market is estimated to exceed RMB 1.5 trillion (approximately USD 210 billion) in total size, with sustained high single-digit to double-digit annual growth driven by consumption upgrading and technological innovation;
• The digital beauty, smart health management, and non-invasive wellness technology segments are among the fastest-growing sub-sectors, benefiting from increasing demand for personalized services, data-driven operations, and intelligent devices;
• AI-enabled systems, intelligent hardware, and integrated digital platforms are expected to become core infrastructure supporting the next phase of industry standardization, scalability, and chain expansion.

Datasea’s Acoustics + AI technology roadmap aligns closely with these structural growth trends, positioning the Company to capture emerging opportunities at the intersection of beauty services, health management, intelligent hardware, and digital platforms in China’s rapidly expanding Beauty & Health ecosystem.

CEO Statement

The CEO, Ms. Zhixin liu, commented:

“The beauty and wellness industry is entering a phase of deep digital and intelligent transformation. This collaboration is far more than a system deployment or product upgrade—it represents the introduction of Datasea’s core strengths in acoustic technology, AI algorithms, platform architecture, and intelligent hardware into a high-potential industry scenario.

By combining the Acoustics Digital AI • Beauty & Health System with AI-powered acoustic devices, we aim to help every partner store achieve replicable, manageable, and sustainable growth. We believe this collaboration will not only reshape operating models and user experiences, but also create long-term structural value for the entire industry.”

About Datasea Inc.

Datasea Inc. (“Datasea”) is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions for enterprise and retail customers in two innovative industries, acoustic high tech and 5G-AI multimodal digitalization. The Company’s advanced R&D technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its products. Its 5G multimodal digital segment operates on a cloud platform based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge technologies, precision manufacturing, and ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology in its acoustics business to combat viruses and prevent human infections, and it is also developing applications in medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In July 2023, Datasea established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, in a strategic move to enter the U.S. markets and to mark its global expansion plan. For additional information, please visit www.dataseainc.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “target”, “going forward”, “outlook,” “objective” and similar terms. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and which are beyond Datasea’s control, which may cause Datasea’s actual results, performance or achievements (including the RMB/USD value of its anticipated benefit to Datasea as described herein) to differ materially and in an adverse manner from anticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Datasea’s filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Datasea does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

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Award recognizes Neutrinos’ contribution to advancing AI adoption across the APAC region

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neutrinos, a leader in AI-powered intelligent automation for insurers, has been recognized with the AI and Machine Learning Innovation Award at the IIC Vietnam Awards 2025. Held in conjunction with the annual InsurInnovator Connect Vietnam conference, the awards highlight innovations and initiatives that drive measurable progress and raise industry standards.

Neutrinos received this recognition for its work in helping insurers operationalize AI across more than 10 markets in the Asia-Pacific region, applying AI and machine learning to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and enable scalable, intelligent insurance ecosystems. The IIC Asia Awards are regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the insurance industry, recognizing visionary leaders and pioneering organizations shaping the future of Asia’s insurance landscape.

“AI is becoming foundational to how insurers operate and serve customers, agents and their distribution partners at scale,” said Suresh Chandrasekharan, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Neutrinos. “Across the globe, insurers are expanding the scope of their AI usage, combining context-aware domain ontologies with agentic AI leading to far more efficient workflow management. This award recognition from InsurInnovator Connect reflects the progress our teams and customers are making.”

Neutrinos delivers an AI-native, full-stack platform purpose-built for the insurance industry. The platform enables insurers to design, govern, and orchestrate AI, automation, rules, and human workflows. By combining agentic AI capabilities, explainable decision automation, AI orchestration, a control center for DevOps, and a governed data fabric, Neutrinos helps insurers operationalize AI at scale while working seamlessly with existing core systems. To learn more about the Neutrinos platform’s AI capabilities, schedule a call or a demo here.

About Neutrinos:

Neutrinos is a leader in intelligent automation, empowering insurance enterprises to harness the full potential of AI agents to autonomously execute and optimize complex business processes. Purpose-built for insurers, the Neutrinos platform is uniquely designed to manage and orchestrate all agents, not just those built on Neutrinos. Its AI-native, full-stack architecture unifies complex systems, enables cross-platform orchestration, and powers the agentic and autonomous workflows of tomorrow. From underwriting and claims to distribution, Neutrinos brings deep insurance domain expertise, intelligent automation, and pre-built accelerators to help insurers modernize faster, boost operational agility, and deliver seamless customer experiences. Learn more at www.neutrinos.com and follow Neutrinos on LinkedIn. 

Media Contact: pressrelation@neutrinos.com 

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on December 17th

• U.S. equities are modestly higher as Wall Street digests delayed economic reports from the government shutdown. Non-farm payrolls showed a cooling labor market, but not enough to spark expectations of a rate cut before the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision.
• Tax advisory firm Andersen rings the opening bell after raising $176M at $16/share (NYSE: ANDG). Watch NYSE Live at 9 a.m. ET on the NYSE TV app for CEO Mark Vorsatz’s remarks and an exclusive trading floor interview.
• The TOV ETF team rings the closing bell ahead of a Menorah lighting ceremony. TOV invests through a “Jewish lens” and has ties to the ADL. Catch Taking Stock at 4 p.m. ET on LinkedIn featuring ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.

Opening Bell
Andersen Group (NYSE: ANDG) celebrates its IPO

Closing Bell
The ADL and JLens Network celebrate the first Jewish advocacy ETF, TOV

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